CATL introduced its 9-MWh Tener+ stationary energy storage system at All Energy Australia 2026 in Melbourne on October 28, alongside the Australian debut of its Tener Sodium system. Tener+ is aimed at long-duration, grid-scale projects. CATL says its higher capacity per container can cut the number of containers required by up to 40% and reduce project footprints by 12% compared with conventional solutions.
The system has a stated design life of 25 years and offers configurations for different climates and project economics. Options include cells optimized for high temperatures or a configuration offering three years of zero degradation; CATL notes that the latter is not available across every setup. A top-exhaust layout directs hot air away from nearby equipment, while thermal management and synchronized commissioning are intended to improve operation and simplify deployment.
Tener Sodium, also displayed in Melbourne, uses modular cabinets and can provide more than 30 MWh at system level. CATL says it can operate at ambient temperatures up to 55°C and exceed 10,000 cycles at 45°C. In Australia, the company signed memorandums of understanding with Hitachi Energy, EPEC Group and UNSW Sydney, covering integrated equipment, grid connection and engineering, and a planned renewable-energy training and innovation center in Western Sydney. CATL reports more than 17 GWh of cumulative installed capacity across its Australian storage projects.